Oliver Cromwell discovering his chaplain, Jeremiah White, on his knees before his youngest daughter, Frances.

1786

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Oliver Cromwell discovering his chaplain, Jeremiah White, on his knees before his youngest daughter, Frances. is a 1786 by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Battista Cipriani
When & what style?: 1786 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows four people in a richly decorated room with patterned walls and a fancy floor. A man in a wide-brimmed hat and fancy clothes stands holding a cane, talking to a seated man in black robes. To the right, a woman in a white fur wrap sits with a small dog on her lap, while another man in old-fashioned clothes leans against a table. The lighting is soft, and the scene looks like a quiet moment caught in time. The seated man’s serious face and the woman’s calm pose suggest a moment of surprise or tension. The artist paid close attention to the fabrics and expressions, making the scene feel real. Look up Cipriani, Giovanni Battista to see more of his detailed drawings.